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Beef & Boards presents “Hello Dolly!” through May 2. Details here.

Live Nation presents “Celtic Woman” March 27 at the Old National Centre. Details here.

Indianapolis Early Music presents Music of the Spheres March 26 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Details
here.
 

March 27
CTI Theater
    This isn’t your father’s strip show—it may actually be closer to your great-great grandfather’s.

Michelle L’Amour and her Chicago Starlets come to town to join local talent for an evening that promises to combine
satire, performance art and adult entertainment in a celebration of women of all shapes and sizes. Although pasties and g-strings
will remain in place, only those 18 and over will be admitted to the event—which is held in, of all places, the theater
at the Junior Achievement Center, 7435 N. Keystone Ave. Details here.
 

March 27
Cabaret at the Columbia Club
    No matter what you are doing Saturday evening, consider capping the night at the Columbia Club, where
the very talented Brent Marty will be hosting the first of what is hoped to be many installments of “That’s Brentertainment!.”

    More than an open mic night, “That’s Brentertainment!” invites talented folks who may
be performing in other shows around the city to bring their songs to showcase. The evening starts at 10:30 (after the Cabaret’s
performance by Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams) and goes until the music runs out. For the first installment, Su Ours
(a familiar face from such Phoenix Theatre shows as “Company”) helps get things started. I’ll be there,
too, offering some Broadway trivia. The show is free (with a two-drink minimum). Details here.
 

March 25-27
Crackers Broad Ripple
    He earned cinematic respectability in “A Few Good Men” and “The Usual Suspects,”
but my favorite Kevin Pollak performance was one of his first, as the tiny French-accented brownie in “Willow.”
The very busy actor is also an accomplished stand-up comic and is bringing his act to Crackers this weekend. Details here.
 

March 27-28
Conner Prairie
    It’s understandable if you think nothing could be new at Conner Prairie, where history is meticulously
re-created. But here are just some of the ways the opening weekend this year is different from those of previous years:

    –A science lab offers ways to explore how weather shaped history.
    –You can test your skills at trapping and fire-starting by playing Frontier Survivor.
    –Homemade maple cake samples are available courtesy of Mrs. Zimmerman, who will be baking them and offering
cooking tips.
    –Jenny’s Party breaks out every day at 3:30 featuring games, dancing and snacks.
    –Opportunities to help with sewing and carpentry have been added.
    –Talk to the Doctors features a chance to explore how the medical world has changed.
    For details on these and more, click here.

Through  April 11
Indiana Repertory Theatre
    The Indiana Repertory Theatre lightens things up with a production of this comedy by Steven Dietz. In
it, a woman’s flirtation with a wealthy visitor to her workplace gets out of control when the very married title character
leads him to believe she’s a widow. The fourth-wall-breaking comedy features Constance Macy and Robert Neal. Nicholas
Hormann (Abe Lincoln in the season-opener “The Heavens Are Hung in Black”) plays the man with the money.
    This production is the first part of a potentially interesting Dietz double-header. His play “Yankee
Tavern” opens at the Phoenix Theatre in April. Interested in learning more about the man, his work and the play development
process? Visit the Phoenix on April 8 when I’ll be hosting a free, on-stage conversation with the playwright. Details
on the Dietz talk here. Details on
“Becky’s New Car” here.

 

A man suspected of killing a Lawrence Township teacher has been arrested after DNA tests confirmed his blood was found in
victim Sandy Bartenbach’s home. Robert Williams, 41, was already in jail for a parole violation. He was taken into custody
days after the September murder. Williams lived across the street from Bartenbach and had performed handyman jobs at her home.
Bartenbach was a teacher at Crestview Elementary School.

At least three women have reported robberies occurring in the parking lot of Castleton Square Mall over the past two weeks,
police say. The women told investigators similar stories. They were in the mall parking lot when young females wielding knives
demanded they hand over their cell phones and purses. Police say they are seeking tips from the public to help them apprehend
the suspects.

More than 1 million baby slings are being recalled after the product was linked to at least three infant deaths. The Consumer
Product Safety Commission said babies can suffocate in the soft fabric slings. The slings are sold under the names “Infantino
Slingrider” and “Wendy Bellissimo.” The CPSC said parents should immediately stop using them for any babies
younger than 4 months. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.